Back in Sandwich Business: Saigon Sandwich, Ike’s Place (again again)

First up, Saigon Sandwich reopened as expected. The banh mi institution was closed for over a month to address a number of health-related concerns, but she’s back and (hopefully) cleaner than ever. The Chowhounds have already chimed in.

And, at the risk of contributing to the media machine that has become anything that Ike’s Place posts on Twitter, it’s worth noting that the ever-popular Ike’s Place has opened its new location. The saga of Ike Shehadeh — who has become quite the buzz generator and celebrity (look at him at the Giants game) — has gone from the eviction of his unpermitted old location to the ensuing legal battle to the temporary location at Lime. Now, Shehadeh has opened his new (legal, permitted) sandwich shop, across the street from the original location. And yes, they are filming a pilot for a possible reality show.